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How the heck do you do it?
Just bought one, and forgot to get the manual. I called them and said where is the owners manual? They said look under the seat.
Next question to them - How exactly, my quick look told me zilch ?
The salesman took hours to find out. He said remove 2 bolts on the chrome fender. Really, where are they? Under the fender? The long shafts on the side (hex head) hold the blinker assembly on.
I feel really stupid asking this question.
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Left side of bike where helmet lock is, unlock lock, look for little tab, push down tab, lift seat up and back
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(08-19-2014, 11:25 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Left side of bike where helmet lock is, unlock lock, look for little tab, push down tab, lift seat up and back
Tab is behind helmet lock, reach behind with your finger, you can't see it, and pull down.
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(08-19-2014, 11:27 AM)HikerToo_imp Wrote: (08-19-2014, 11:25 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Left side of bike where helmet lock is, unlock lock, look for little tab, push down tab, lift seat up and back
Tab is behind helmet lock, reach behind with your finger, you can't see it, and pull down.
Tab is behind helmet lock, reach behind with your finger, you can't see it, and pull down.
Guys, thanks for the quick responses. Will try it and report. I really feel like a dope, but now not so bad.
Of course, it worked like a charm.
Seems easy, but would never have found that.
Now I'm going to budget a few hours to review the tool kit I found under there too. Wow.
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(08-19-2014, 11:32 AM)huxley_imp Wrote: (08-19-2014, 11:27 AM)HikerToo_imp Wrote: (08-19-2014, 11:25 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Left side of bike where helmet lock is, unlock lock, look for little tab, push down tab, lift seat up and back
Tab is behind helmet lock, reach behind with your finger, you can't see it, and pull down.
Tab is behind helmet lock, reach behind with your finger, you can't see it, and pull down.
Guys, thanks for the quick responses. Will try it and report. I really feel like a dope, but now not so bad.
Of course, it worked like a charm.
Seems easy, but would never have found that.
Now I'm going to budget a few hours to review the tool kit I found under there too. Wow.
Lol it wont take but about 20 seconds to review the " tool kit"
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Yeah, like Ferret and Hiker said it's the somewhat hidden tab behind the helmet lock. When I asked where the owners manual was, the salesman at the dealer that sold me the bike told me it was "behind the left side cover". You know, the one with the hex bolts. So I get it home and I'm thinking that didn't make sense, so I Googled it to get the answer.
So the book that will tell you where look for the way to open the seat is locked under the seat!
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It really is astonishing how little most motorcycle salesmen know about the products they sell.
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(08-19-2014, 11:49 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: It really is astonishing how little most motorcycle salesmen know about the products they sell.
May be true, so I was fortunate when I ran into Doug, or rather he noticed I had sat on my soon to be 14 std for 10 minutes now, at Sloans Motorcycles in Murfreesboro TN, who owned two CB900Fs, and showed me everything on the bike and delivered it for free out to the house, about an hour away.
Sloans presented me with the owners manual and a "You and Your Motorcycle Riding Tips", which is really quite good at detailing riding techniques and also what one should wear while riding to protect themselves properly, along with my tool kit and paperwork in a nice pouch. Very great presentation and delivery.
A great dealer makes this more enjoyable an experience. This dealer also organizes several runs and even a breakfast during each warm season month. I learned accidently that you need to buy into a great dealer as well as the bike.
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Yep a good dealer is definitely an asset to have. Wish more were good.
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Dealer should do a complete walk through with the bike, which includes pulling the seat and demonstrating how to lift it properly up on the centerstand. My previous motorcycle purchase the salesman rode it to my house, did a walk through, and then was picked up by the shop. That's customer service. They offered this year but I wss able to get a ride to the shop this time.
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